Wayne Rooney says Liverpool will deserve respect if they go on and lift the Premier League title this season - but says it will hurt to see them do it.

The Reds travel to Old Trafford on Sunday 11 points of their North West rivals and Rooney says United will have to congratulate their rivals for their achievement if they end their 24 year wait for the title.

And Liverpool have ramped up the up the pressure on United ahead of the game by releasing a poster of their 10 best moments against United.

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Rooney said: 'If Liverpool win the league, it will be down to the fact that they are the best team in the country. No one at United will like that, but we will still have to respect them for the achievement.'

Meanwhile, Rooney says he admires rival Luis Suarez and said the Uruguayan is far tougher than him due to his upbringing in South America.